Sustainability Intern

Employment Type: Intern

Division: Project Services Group

Department: Sustainability

Salary Range: $23-$28/hr

The Sustainability Intern will support the implementation and advancement of project-related sustainability initiatives, including LEED certification and compliance with green building codes. This role works closely with project teams and reports to the Director of Sustainability and the Sustainability Engineer.

• Research and stay up to date on LEED, other sustainability programs, and sustainable construction practices.
• Assist in maintaining a database of LEED/sustainable projects and related information.
• Attend project sustainability meetings (Preconstruction, Kickoff, Construction Progress) as needed.
• Support project teams with sustainability certification documentation setup (e.g., plans, templates).
• Guide teams through documentation requirements and provide training on reading and reviewing green submittals.
• Assist in performing final documentation reviews before submission to third-party reviewers.
• Continuously review and help improve internal sustainability documentation processes.
• Assist in tracking progress on corporate sustainability action plans.
• Help develop and promote field-level sustainability procedures.

• Strongcommunication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify sustainability-related challenges.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
• Motivated and driven.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, or Architecture.
• Coursework in sustainability or green buildings strongly preferred.
• LEED AP BD+C credential is a plus.
• Familiarity with LEED v4 design and construction credits and their differences across versions.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.